Government Grants in Canada
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For Nonprofits
POPULARFunding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
Digital Citizen Contribution Program
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to support a healthy information ecosystem
AgriAssurance Program — National Industry Association
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Funding for agriculture and agri-food health and safety systems
Community Interaction Program — Study projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study projects on the St. Lawrence ecosystem
KPMG Foundation Community Grants
kpmg.com
The KPMG Foundation Community Grants encourage KPMG employees in Canada to engage with their communities. The grants sup...
Programmes et subventions - Ville de Québec
ville.quebec.qc.ca
The City of Québec offers assistance and grant programs to artists and professional organizations to maintain the city's...
Workforce Training and Employment — Wage Subsidy
Government of Manitoba, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Money for Manitoba organizations to hire unemployed individuals
Yukon Film — Training Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Media Development
Funding for Yukon film training
Inclusion Program
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education
Funding for childcare services in Saskatchewan
Child Care Early Childhood Educator Wage Enhancement
Government of British Columbia
Due Dec 30
Funding for workers in BC child-care facilities
2 Billion Trees Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Funding for tree-planting projects
Research Consortium Tax Credit
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'Économie et de l'Innovation
Tax credit for cooperative pre-competitive research in Quebec
Community Investment Fund
Government of New Brunswick, Regional Development Corporation
Due Mar 31
Support for NB non-profits
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Funding to create or upgrade cultural spaces
PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) — Not for profit
Government of Canada, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Due Dec 31
Funding for artificial intelligence in the Prairie region
Job integration contract
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité sociale
Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
AgriCompetitiveness Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to build capacity in the agricultural sector
Local Food Infrastructure Fund — Small Scale Projects
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Due Sep 24
Funding for non-profits to support local food systems
Community Interaction Program — Awareness-raising
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Funding for the awareness of citizens to the quality of the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Community Interaction Program — Study/action projects
Government of Canada; Gouvernement du Québec
Money for study and action projects in the St. Lawrence ecosystem
Arts & Culture Microgrant (ACM)
calgary.ca
The Arts & Culture Microgrant empowers local non-profits to celebrate Calgary's diverse cultural landscape and foster vi...
Ontario Programs
YOUR PROVINCEGrants and funding available in Ontario
Cultural Supports Program — Film and Television Stream
Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Due Jan 31
Funds for film and TV productions in Northern Ontario
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Feb 3
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
AgriStability
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due Jun 30
Insurance to protect farming operations
OMIF — Music Creation
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Oct 29
Funding for Ontario music creators
Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program
Government of Canada, Energy and Natural Resources Canada
Due Mar 31
Funding to reduce GHG emissions with renewables and grid modernization
NRC — Large Area Basin - Research Facility
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Large area basin in Ottawa
WTC Toronto — Growth Development Program
World Trade Centre Toronto
Due Apr 1
Peer-groups, workshops and case studies for entrepreneurs
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Film and television production tax credit in Ontario
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
The City of Ottawa offers various Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs including a Mural and Architectural Des...
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Government of Ontario, Ontario Centre of Innovation
Due May 15
Funding for Intellectual Property collaborations
Intellectual Property Ontario IPON
Government of Ontario, Intellectual Property Ontario
Free and publicly available support for IP needs
Forest Sector Investment and Innovation Program — Collaboration projects
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Due Jun 19
Funding for collaborative forestry projects in Ontario
Ontario Arts Operating Fund
arts.on.ca
This program supports Ontario-based not-for-profit arts organizations and for-profit publishers led by, working with, an...
Vacant Commercial Space Fit-Out Grant Program
downtownlondon.ca
A grant from the City of London to assist with the cost of setting up empty commercial spaces for new business use. The ...
Community Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Community Futures Ontario
Assistance for rural Ontario entrepreneurs
Mississauga Foundation Catalogue of Community Needs Grant
cfofm.org
This grant allows charities to share their specific needs, which will be considered by donor-advised funders for their a...
Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance
Due Jan 1
Tax credit for capital investments in commercial properties
City of Ottawa Arts Funding Program - Creation and Production Fund for Artists
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
Due May 27
This fund supports Ottawa-based artists in the creation and production of new artistic work or the completion of works i...
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For Women Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting women-owned businesses
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
WeMB — Training
WeMB
Due Apr 15
Training for Manitoba women entrepreneurs
Centre for Women in Business
Centre for Women in Business
Due Mar 6
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
FIJE Fund
Centre d'Aide aux Entreprises Haute-Yamaska et région
Loans for business in Haute-Yamaska, Brome-Missisquoi or Rouville, Quebec
Northern Ontario Women (NOW) program
Community Futures Ontario
Due Jul 1
Human Resources assistance for women in Northern Ontario
Entrepreneurial Outreach and Navigation Program — #BeTheDrum
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Mentorship and other resources for entrepreneurs
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
WeBC
Due Mar 12
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
WeBC — Business Skills Development
WeBC
Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
bmoforwomen.com
The BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program provides funding to women-owned businesses across Canada. Ten Canadian small bus...
Elevate Women+
Elevate
Due May 8
Assistance for women in technology
ELLA Express
York University
Support for early-stage women entrepreneurs
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Programs
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Due Mar 26
Support for Alberta women entrepreneurs
Amber Grant for Women
ambergrantsforwomen.com
WomensNet awards one Amber Grant of $10,000 each month to women-owned businesses in Canada and the USA. Monthly winners ...
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association
Due Aug 31
Training and events for P.E.I. women entrepreneurs
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
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For Indigenous Entrepreneurs
POPULARPrograms supporting Indigenous-owned businesses
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean Foundation
Due Jun 5
Subsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
CNBSC – Baffin, Nunavut
Canada Nunavut Business Service Centre
Business assistance in Baffin, Nunavut
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Government of Canada, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Due Apr 30
Training subsidy for Indigenous youth
TACC New Relationship Trust (NRT) Entrepreneur Equity Match Grant
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Grants for First Nations Entrepreneurs with TACC business loans
AgriDiversity Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to improve diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sector
NADF Indigenous Women in Business Program
Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund
Financing and support for Indigenous women in Northern Ontario
BDC Financing — Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program
Gouvernement du Québec, Ministère de l'emploi et de la solidarité sociale
Get financial assistance to hire Indigenous employees
Community Capacity Fund
Central Development Corporation
Support for rural organizations in PEI
JEDI — Indigenous Business Incubator Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Training and support for Indigenous startups
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund — Aftercare Program
First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Inc.
Funding for Manitoba First Nations businesses
Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund - City of Toronto
toronto.ca
The Indigenous Arts & Culture Fund supports projects that create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led art...
JEDI — Indigenous Internship Program
JEDI - Joint Economic Development Initiative
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous graduates
Business Link — Indigenous Entrepreneurs
Government of Alberta, Business Link
Support for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Alberta
Kakivak Association — Makigiaqvik Loans
Kakivak Association
Loans for Inuit business in Qikiqtani, Nunavut
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Loans for Alberta First Nations entrepreneurs
Indigenous Economic Development Fund — Economic Diversification Grants Program
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Grants for Indigenous organizations in Ontario
Community Futures Treaty Seven — Business Support Services
Community Futures Treaty Seven
Business planning help for Treaty Seven Members (Alberta)
Production program — Indigenous stream
Government of Canada, Telefilm Canada
Due Apr 14
Financing for Indigenous-made feature films
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ICTC — Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Digital
Information and Communications Technology Council
Due Jul 15
Subsidy to hire post-secondary students in digital economy
Ontario Creates Industry Development Program
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due Jul 22
Funding for the Ontario cultural media industry
Perennia — Seafood Accelerator Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Due Jul 30
Get funding to assist your Nova Scotia-based seafood company
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jul 31
Funding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Agtech Growth Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for agtech R&D projects in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund
Government of Saskatchewan, Innovation Saskatchewan
Due Jul 31
Funding for R&D projects in Saskatchewan
High Funding Opportunities
PREMIUMPrograms offering $100,000+ in funding - Dream big!
Market Access Strategy for Official Language Communities
canadacouncil.ca
This Canada Council for the Arts initiative supports Canadian professional artists, groups, and arts organizations whose...
Waubetek — Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Loan Fund
Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Funding for Indigenous women entrepreneurs
WeMB — WeGreen Loans
WeMB
Support for women-led sustainable businesses in Manitoba
FCC Women Entrepreneur Program
Government of Canada, Farm Credit Canada
Support for women in agriculture, agribusiness and food
Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream
funding.ryan.com
The Canada Media Fund: Experimental Stream supports software conceptualization, prototyping, production, and marketing p...
BDC Financing — Business Transition Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Business purchase or transfer financing
EleV Program
mastercardfdn.org
The Mastercard Foundation EleV Program partners with Indigenous organizations, youth, and communities to transform educa...
Accelerate Okanagan — Revup Program
Accelerate Okanagan
Mentoring to grow a BC startup
TACC Conventional Loan
Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital Corporation
Conventional business loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Coast Salish
Corner Store Grants
edmonton.ca
The Corner Store grant program targets Neighbourhood Commercial properties or properties that meet the commercial needs ...
ACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Due Jun 1
Funding for accelerated adoption of AI in the Atlantic
Evol — Conventional loan
Evol
Loans for diversified and inclusive Quebec businesses
PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada
Funding to support business growth in British Columbia
BDC — Support for Canadian importers and exporters
Business Development Bank of Canada BDC
Get access to tools to help build your company’s resiliency
Toronto Enterprise Fund Catalyzing Grant
blog.canadastartups.org
This grant supports businesses that create inclusive employment for individuals facing barriers to entering and staying ...
Nunavut Filmmakers Funding — Nunavut Spend Incentive Program
Nunavut Film Development Corporation
Rebate for production companies in Nunavut
Sustainable Growth Investment — Growth Support
Gouvernement du Québec, La Financière agricole
Money for supply-management production in Quebec
Creative Export Canada & International Touring Funds
fsidigital.ca
These grants cover up to 50% to 75% of the costs to execute an international music tour, translate a video game for a fo...
PacifiCan - Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
canada.ca
PacifiCan's BSP program provides conditionally repayable contributions (potentially forgivable) for for-profit businesse...
For Small Businesses
POPULARPrograms designed specifically for small businesses
IP funding — IAC Grant Program
Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)
Funding to support IP development
Montreal Children's Hospital
Cognit.ca | Montreal Children's Hospital
Work with researchers at a children's hospital
Yukon Business Investment Tax Credit
Government of Yukon, Department of Finance
Investment Tax Credit in Yukon
Prince Edward Island Rural Action Centres — Business Guidance
Rural Action Centre
Business counselling for rural Prince Edward Island entrepreneurs
INSAT — Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology
Strix
Due Apr 17
Support for the development of aerospace technologies
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in the Northwest Territories
On-Farm Resiliency Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Agriculture
Due Jun 30
Funding for agriculture industry competitiveness and resiliency in Nova Scotia
Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com
The City of Ottawa offers various Business Improvement Area (BIA) Grant Programs including a Mural and Architectural Des...
Eastern Ontario Development Fund — Business project grants
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Due Sep 23
Grants and advisory to grow in eastern Ontario
Aboriginal Business Investment Fund
Government of Alberta, Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Due Sep 25
Funding for Alberta Indigenous community development
CanExport SMEs
tradecommissioner.gc.ca
Due May 29
The CanExport SMEs program provides funding to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses seeking to expand into interna...
Labour Force Training
Government of New Brunswick, Working NB
Due Mar 31
Funding to train employees in New Brunswick
BDC Financing — Small Business Loan
Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
Loan for small business owners
Employ PEI
Government of Prince Edward Island, SkillsPEI
Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers
Start Strong Canada Grant
startstrongfund.ca
Due Jun 30
The Start Strong Canada Grant provides up to $10,000 in grant funding for Canadian businesses, whether they are just sta...
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Government of Manitoba, Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment
NRC — Automotive and Surface Transportation
Government of Canada, National Research Council Canada
Due Feb 3
Collaborate on automotive and surface transportation R&D
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in MB
Government of Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Due Jul 22
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Manitoba
Hire a permanent foreign worker
Government of Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Due Jan 6
Help to hire permanent foreign workers
Marketing & Promotion Support
POPULARPrograms to help promote and market your business
Public Art Galleries Operating Funding Program (Alberta)
www2.fundsforngos.org
Due Apr 1
This program provides three-year operating support to eligible not-for-profit public art galleries in Alberta. Funding s...
Canada Book Fund Support for Organizations — For-Profit
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 30
Funding for projects in the book industry
Business, Market and Trade Ready Training Program
Government of Yukon
Training for tourism businesses
MUSICACTION
Musicaction
Financial support for musicians (French-language market)
Kakivak Association — Economic Opportunity Fund
Kakivak Association
Funding for tourism businesses in Qikiqtani
CALQ – Distribution of Works in Quebec
hellodarwin.com
This CALQ program offers non-recurring financial assistance, covering up to 75% of eligible project costs, to support th...
Société de Développement économique de la Colombie-Britanique
Government of British Columbia, Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique
Due Mar 31
Support for Francophone SMEs in British Columbia
Discover Surrey Tourism Event Marketing Grant
discoversurreybc.com
This grant assists eligible associations and organizations with the costs of promoting a festival or event in Surrey. It...
Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Tax credit for book publishing in Ontario
Project Grant Program – Individuals and Collectives
calgaryartsdevelopment.com
Due May 13
This Calgary Arts Development program provides one-time project funding to professional Calgary-based individual artists...
Youth Business Marketing Grant Program
community-futures.ca
The Youth Business Marketing Program provides eligible youth owned businesses of less than 1 year in operation with a no...
AgriMarketing Program
Government of Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Due May 30
Funding to increase international agrimarket opportunities
Global Market Development Fund – Book
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Due May 1
Money for Ontario export-ready book publishers
Arts Across Canada — Circulation and Touring
Canada Council for the Arts
Due Jan 28
Financial support for arts touring and exhibition
Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Business funds for First Nations communities in Quebec
Canada Book Fund Publishing Support
Government of Canada, Canadian Heritage
Due Apr 1
Financial support for publishing and sales of books
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program
visitmississauga.ca
Tourism Mississauga's Business Events Hosting Incentive Program provides eligible organizations with financial and/or in...
Agriculture Awareness Initiative Program (AAIP)
Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Agriculture
Due Dec 1
Money to build awareness and trust in Saskatchewan agriculture
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Government Grants in Canada: Common Questions
What government grants are available in Canada?
Canada offers thousands of government grants across federal, provincial and municipal programs — covering business financing, workforce training, research and innovation, clean energy, agriculture, and arts and culture. This directory brings 1,400+ programs together so you can search them in one place.
Are there both federal and provincial government grants in Canada?
Yes. Federal programs run nationwide, while each province and territory funds its own programs tied to local priorities. Many organizations qualify for both, so it's worth filtering by your region to see federal and provincial funding side by side.
Who can apply for government grants in Canada?
Eligibility depends on the program. Grants target specific applicant types — small businesses, nonprofits and charities, Indigenous-owned enterprises, municipalities and researchers — and set rules around sector, project stage and location. Each program page lists its exact eligibility criteria.
Do you have to repay government grants in Canada?
Most government grants are non-repayable, unlike loans. Some funding is offered as repayable contributions or as a mix of grant and loan, so always check the funding type and terms on the individual program before applying.
How do I find government grants I qualify for?
Start by filtering this directory by your region and category, then review each program's eligibility, funding amount and deadline. Focusing on programs that are currently open and match your organization type is the fastest way to build a shortlist worth applying to.
Government grants in Canada come from three levels: federal programs that run nationwide, provincial and territorial programs tied to where you operate, and regional or municipal grants aimed at local priorities. Most are non-repayable, but each sets its own eligibility rules around applicant type, sector, project stage and location — which is why the same organization can qualify for one program and be ineligible for the next.
The categories on this page narrow the field fast. Filter by region to surface provincial and federal funding available where you're based, or browse by theme — business financing, workforce training, clean energy, research and innovation, arts and culture, and more — to match grants to what you actually do. Deadlines and funding ranges are shown on every program so you can prioritise what's open and worth pursuing.
Whether you're a small business, nonprofit, Indigenous-owned enterprise or municipality, this catalogue brings federal and provincial grant programs together so you can search one place instead of dozens of government sites. Open any program to see funding amounts, eligibility, deadlines and how to apply.